Note Goodwill and other intangible assets (Carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segments) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
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Goodwill [Line Items] | |||||
Beginning Balance | $ 626,388 | $ 626,388 | $ 465,676 | ||
Goodwill on acquisition | 0 | 42,634 | |||
Purchase accounting adjustments | 4,700 | 4,707 | (3,385) | ||
Goodwill impairment charge | (3,801) | 0 | |||
Ending Balance | $ 627,294 | $ 504,925 | 627,294 | 504,925 | |
Continuing Operations | |||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill impairment charge | (3,801) | 0 | (3,801) | 0 | |
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | |||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||||
Beginning Balance | 280,221 | 280,221 | 250,109 | ||
Goodwill on acquisition | 0 | 3,899 | |||
Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 | (3,385) | |||
Goodwill impairment charge | (3,801) | 0 | |||
Ending Balance | 276,420 | 250,623 | 276,420 | 250,623 | |
Banco Popular North America | |||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||||
Beginning Balance | $ 346,167 | 346,167 | 215,567 | ||
Goodwill on acquisition | 0 | 38,735 | |||
Purchase accounting adjustments | 4,707 | 0 | |||
Goodwill impairment charge | 0 | 0 | |||
Ending Balance | $ 350,874 | $ 254,302 | $ 350,874 | $ 254,302 |